Updated windows and now I cant access firefox browzer .

L c 0 Reputation points
2026-08-14T19:24:10.3533333+00:00

After an update I keep getting a message that I cant open windows and it automatically goes to Edge . I want to restore my original settings with firefox as my browser .

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10
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  1. Clary-N 15,730 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-08-15T00:26:54.7433333+00:00

    Hi L c,

    It sounds like the recent update may have changed your default browser settings, causing links to open in Microsoft Edge instead of Firefox.

    Please go to Settings > Apps > Default apps, select Firefox and choose Set default. If Firefox is no longer listed, check whether it is still installed on your PC. If necessary, reinstall Firefox from the official Mozilla website and then set it as your default browser again.

    If you receive an error when trying to open Firefox, could you share the exact error message or a screenshot of what you see? That will help determine whether the issue is related to Firefox itself or the Windows update.

    Also, kindly note that Windows 10 has reached end of support. As a result, Microsoft no longer provides regular security updates, bug fixes or technical support for Windows 10. If your device is eligible, you may want to consider upgrading to a supported version of Windows for the best experience and ongoing support.

    I’ll do my best to help further once I have more details about the error.

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